Portrait of Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

Bio: Glynn Russell Turman, born on January 31, 1947, in New York City, is a revered American stage, television, and film actor as well as a writer, whose career spans decades. He gained early recognition for his role as Leroy "Preach" Jackson in the 1975 film "Cooley High
Born: Fri, Jan 31 1947
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Glynn Turman is 77 years old
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Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Glynn Turman will be
78 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Thu, Apr 03 2025
Poster of A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Glynn Turman was
76 in A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
as 'Self - Chiron'.
Tue, Jan 30 2024
Poster of Rustin
Rustin
Glynn Turman was
76 in Rustin
as 'A. Philip Randolph'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black
Glynn Turman was
76 in Outlaw Johnny Black
as 'Bullseye Black'.
Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of 80 for Brady
80 for Brady
Glynn Turman was
76 in 80 for Brady
as 'Mickey'.
Fri, Feb 03 2023
Poster of Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Glynn Turman was
75 in Is That Black Enough for You?!?
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 09 2022
Poster of The Legend of Glynn Turman
The Legend of Glynn Turman
Glynn Turman was
75 in The Legend of Glynn Turman
as 'G.T.'.
Tue, Aug 30 2022
Poster of The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know
Glynn Turman was
75 in The Devil You Know
as 'Lloyd Cowans'.
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Glynn Turman was
74 in Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 17 2021
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Glynn Turman was
73 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Glynn Turman was
73 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as 'Toledo'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of The Way Back
The Way Back
Glynn Turman was
73 in The Way Back
as 'Doc'.
Thu, Mar 05 2020
Poster of Sextuplets
Sextuplets
Glynn Turman was
72 in Sextuplets
as 'Leland'.
Fri, Aug 16 2019
Poster of Justine
Justine
Glynn Turman was
72 in Justine
as 'Papa Don'.
Sun, Jun 23 2019
Poster of Windows on the World
Windows on the World
Glynn Turman was
72 in Windows on the World
as 'Lou'.
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Poster of Bumblebee
Bumblebee
Glynn Turman was
71 in Bumblebee
as 'General Whalen'.
Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of Solace
Solace
Glynn Turman was
71 in Solace
as 'Clay (Pastor Davis)'.
Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of The Killing Floor
The Killing Floor
Glynn Turman was
70 in The Killing Floor
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 21 2017
Poster of Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
Glynn Turman was
70 in Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 14 2017
Poster of August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Glynn Turman was
70 in August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Sat, Aug 26 2017
Poster of Race
Race
Glynn Turman was
69 in Race
as 'Harry E. Davis'.
Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Act Like You Love Me
Act Like You Love Me
Glynn Turman was
66 in Act Like You Love Me
as 'David Lofton'.
Tue, Aug 06 2013
Poster of John Dies at the End
John Dies at the End
Glynn Turman was
65 in John Dies at the End
as 'Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton'.
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Poster of The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect
Glynn Turman was
65 in The Obama Effect
as 'Slim Sugar'.
Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of City Teacher
City Teacher
Glynn Turman was
64 in City Teacher
as 'Kevin Sawyer'.
Mon, Jan 16 2012
Poster of The Pastor's Secret
The Pastor's Secret
Glynn Turman was
64 in The Pastor's Secret
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Super 8
Super 8
Glynn Turman was
64 in Super 8
as 'Dr. Woodward'.
Wed, Jun 08 2011
Poster of Burlesque
Burlesque
Glynn Turman was
63 in Burlesque
as 'Harold Saint'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Takers
Takers
Glynn Turman was
63 in Takers
as 'Chief Detective Duncan'.
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Preaching To The Pastor
Preaching To The Pastor
Glynn Turman was
61 in Preaching To The Pastor
as 'Bishop Hightower'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
Glynn Turman was
60 in Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
as 'Sheriff Bob Monroe'.
Mon, Jan 14 2008
Poster of Kings of the Evening
Kings of the Evening
Glynn Turman was
60 in Kings of the Evening
as 'Clarence Brown'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Uncle P
Uncle P
Glynn Turman was
60 in Uncle P
as 'Dr. Niles'.
Tue, Jun 26 2007
Poster of Sahara
Sahara
Glynn Turman was
58 in Sahara
as 'Dr. Frank Hopper'.
Wed, Apr 06 2005
Poster of The Seat Filler
The Seat Filler
Glynn Turman was
57 in The Seat Filler
as 'Derrick's Dad'.
Thu, Aug 05 2004
Poster of Air Rage
Air Rage
Glynn Turman was
54 in Air Rage
as 'Ted Bigelow'.
Tue, Jul 24 2001
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Glynn Turman was
54 in The Visit
as 'Parole Board Member Reingold'.
Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice
Glynn Turman was
53 in Fire & Ice
as 'Robert Aimes Sr.'.
Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Men of Honor
Men of Honor
Glynn Turman was
53 in Men of Honor
as 'Chief Floyd'.
Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of Freedom Song
Freedom Song
Glynn Turman was
53 in Freedom Song
as 'T-Bone Lanier'.
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Light It Up
Light It Up
Glynn Turman was
52 in Light It Up
as 'Principal Allan Armstrong'.
Thu, Nov 04 1999
Poster of How Stella Got Her Groove Back
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Glynn Turman was
51 in How Stella Got Her Groove Back
as 'Dr. Shakespeare'.
Fri, Aug 14 1998
Poster of Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Glynn Turman was
50 in Buffalo Soldiers
as 'Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth'.
Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Glynn Turman was
49 in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
as 'Coach Powell'.
Sat, Nov 23 1996
Poster of Subterfuge
Subterfuge
Glynn Turman was
49 in Subterfuge
as 'Stallworth Hubbs'.
Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of Someone Else's Child
Someone Else's Child
Glynn Turman was
47 in Someone Else's Child
as 'Judge Roullard'.
Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of The Inkwell
The Inkwell
Glynn Turman was
47 in The Inkwell
as 'Spencer Phillips'.
Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of Deep Cover
Deep Cover
Glynn Turman was
45 in Deep Cover
as 'Russell Stevens Sr.'.
Wed, Apr 15 1992
Poster of Ask Max
Ask Max
Glynn Turman was
39 in Ask Max
as 'Lloyd Lyman'.
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Out of Bounds
Out of Bounds
Glynn Turman was
39 in Out of Bounds
as 'Lieutenant Delgado'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
Glynn Turman was
38 in Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
as 'Joshua'.
Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of Secrets of a Married Man
Secrets of a Married Man
Glynn Turman was
37 in Secrets of a Married Man
as 'Jesse'.
Mon, Sep 24 1984
Poster of Gremlins
Gremlins
Glynn Turman was
37 in Gremlins
as 'Roy Hanson'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Manimal
Manimal
Glynn Turman was
36 in Manimal
as 'Ty Earl'.
Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Penitentiary II
Penitentiary II
Glynn Turman was
35 in Penitentiary II
as 'Charles Johnson'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Thornwell
Thornwell
Glynn Turman was
33 in Thornwell
as 'James Thornwell'.
Wed, Jan 28 1981
Poster of Attica
Attica
Glynn Turman was
33 in Attica
as 'Raymond Franklin'.
Sun, Mar 02 1980
Poster of Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold
Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold
Glynn Turman was
31 in Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold
as 'Preston de Cordiva'.
Mon, Oct 23 1978
Poster of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
Glynn Turman was
30 in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
as 'Nigeria'.
Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of The Serpent's Egg
The Serpent's Egg
Glynn Turman was
30 in The Serpent's Egg
as 'Monroe'.
Fri, Oct 28 1977
Poster of The Richard Pryor Special?
The Richard Pryor Special?
Glynn Turman was
30 in The Richard Pryor Special?
as 'Booster Johnson'.
Thu, May 05 1977
Poster of Minstrel Man
Minstrel Man
Glynn Turman was
30 in Minstrel Man
as 'Harry Brown Jr.'.
Wed, Mar 02 1977
Poster of The Tapestry
The Tapestry
Glynn Turman was
29 in The Tapestry
Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of J.D.'s Revenge
J.D.'s Revenge
Glynn Turman was
29 in J.D.'s Revenge
as 'Isaac / 'Ike''.
Wed, Aug 25 1976
Poster of The River Niger
The River Niger
Glynn Turman was
29 in The River Niger
as 'Jeff Williams'.
Wed, Apr 14 1976
Poster of Cooley High
Cooley High
Glynn Turman was
28 in Cooley High
as 'Leroy "Preach" Jackson'.
Wed, Jun 25 1975
Poster of Carter's Army
Carter's Army
Glynn Turman was
28 in Carter's Army
as 'Pvt. George Brightman'.
Sun, May 25 1975
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Glynn Turman was
28 in The Blue Knight
as 'Edwin Beall'.
Fri, May 09 1975
Poster of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Glynn Turman was
27 in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
as 'Theo'.
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
Glynn Turman was
27 in The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
Wed, Sep 18 1974
Poster of Together Brothers
Together Brothers
Glynn Turman was
27 in Together Brothers
as 'Dr. Johnson'.
Wed, Aug 07 1974
Poster of Thomasine & Bushrod
Thomasine & Bushrod
Glynn Turman was
27 in Thomasine & Bushrod
as 'Jomo J. Anderson'.
Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of Five on the Black Hand Side
Five on the Black Hand Side
Glynn Turman was
26 in Five on the Black Hand Side
as 'Gideon'.
Thu, Oct 25 1973
Poster of AWOL
AWOL
Glynn Turman was
25 in AWOL
as 'Mohammed G.'.
Mon, Jun 12 1972
Poster of Honky
Honky
Glynn Turman was
24 in Honky
as 'Sailor at Bus Station'.
Fri, Nov 26 1971
Poster of In Search of America
In Search of America
Glynn Turman was
24 in In Search of America
as 'Bodhi'.
Tue, Mar 23 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Big Cigar
The Big Cigar
Glynn Turman was
77+ in The Big Cigar
as 'Walter'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 16 2024
Poster of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Glynn Turman was
76+ in Percy Jackson and the Olympians
as 'Mr. Brunner / Chiron'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 19 2023
Poster of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Glynn Turman was
75+ in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
as 'Sheriff Nate Craven'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2022
Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Glynn Turman was
75+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
as 'Pa (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of Women of the Movement
Women of the Movement
Glynn Turman was
74+ in Women of the Movement
as 'Mose Wright'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2022
Poster of Power Book II: Ghost
Power Book II: Ghost
Glynn Turman was
73+ in Power Book II: Ghost
as 'Gabriel'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 2020
Poster of FBI: Most Wanted
FBI: Most Wanted
Glynn Turman was
72+ in FBI: Most Wanted
as 'Terry Daniels'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of The Red Line
The Red Line
Glynn Turman was
72+ in The Red Line
as 'Nathan Gordon'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Poster of The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood
Glynn Turman was
71+ in The Neighborhood
as 'Otis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Mr. Mercedes
Mr. Mercedes
Glynn Turman was
70+ in Mr. Mercedes
as 'Judge Bernard Raines'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 09 2017
Poster of American Gods
American Gods
Glynn Turman was
70+ in American Gods
as 'Reverend Hutchins'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2017
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Glynn Turman was
67+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'Nathaniel Lahey'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Glynn Turman was
67+ in black-ish
as 'Billy Blade'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
Glynn Turman was
67+ in Fargo
as 'Doctor Senator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Glynn Turman was
67+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Revolution
Revolution
Glynn Turman was
65+ in Revolution
as 'Major David Kipling'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2012
Poster of Alcatraz
Alcatraz
Glynn Turman was
64+ in Alcatraz
as 'Emmitt Little'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 2012
Poster of House of Lies
House of Lies
Glynn Turman was
64+ in House of Lies
as 'Jeremiah Kaan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2012
Poster of Suits
Suits
Glynn Turman was
64+ in Suits
as 'Vic'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Glynn Turman was
63+ in The Defenders
as 'Judge Bob Owens'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2010
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Glynn Turman was
62+ in FlashForward
as 'Senator Noland'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Glynn Turman was
62+ in NCIS: Los Angeles
as 'James Pierce'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of In Treatment
In Treatment
Glynn Turman was
60+ in In Treatment
as 'Alex Prince Sr.'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 28 2008
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Glynn Turman was
58+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Charles Johnson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Glynn Turman was
55+ in The Wire
as ', Clarence Royce, Mayor Clarence V. Royce'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Glynn Turman was
54+ in The Bernie Mac Show
as 'Carl'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Glynn Turman was
54+ in Scrubs
as 'George'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Glynn Turman was
54+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Roy Hines'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Glynn Turman was
52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Dr. Young'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Glynn Turman was
50+ in The Magnificent Seven
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1998
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Glynn Turman was
49+ in Millennium
as 'James Glen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Glynn Turman was
47+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Sheriff Ernie Guthrie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Glynn Turman was
47+ in ER
as 'Mr. Holmes'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Glynn Turman was
40+ in A Different World
as 'Colonel Brad Taylor'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Glynn Turman was
38+ in The Twilight Zone
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Hail to the Chief
Hail to the Chief
Glynn Turman was
38+ in Hail to the Chief
as 'Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Glynn Turman was
37+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Stan Lassiter, Earl Browder, Ben Coleman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Glynn Turman was
35+ in T. J. Hooker
as 'Norman Powell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Glynn Turman was
31+ in Centennial
as 'Nate Person'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase
Glynn Turman was
31+ in The Paper Chase
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of The Tony Randall Show
The Tony Randall Show
Glynn Turman was
29+ in The Tony Randall Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1976
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Glynn Turman was
22+ in Room 222
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969